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Senate approves bill widening protections for agricultural operations after amendment
Summary
The Senate passed the third substitute to HB 187, which aims to protect agricultural operations from interference and misrepresentation; members debated whistleblower protections and whether the bill applies to public lands. An amendment clarifying the definition to private property was adopted before final passage.
The Utah Senate on March 6 passed the third substitute to House Bill 187, legislation intended to protect agricultural operations from disruption, defamation and entry under false pretenses.
Senator Hankins, sponsor, said the bill protects producers and processors from people who infiltrate operations to sabotage animals, steal, or create…
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